Pat Corcoran at the Lenox Hotel
She'll talk your head off, but she's great at shaping hair (even thin and thinning hair). 710 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Holiday Kennels
Wonderful facilities; you can leave your dog without guilt. They even offer a doggy Day of Beauty. 104 Pearl St., Brockton, MA .
Summer Girls, University Home Services
This firm will arrange for qualified baby-sitters to accompany your family on vacation and help take care of the kids, at modest prices. 9 Crest Rd., Wellesley, MA .
The Trustee Committee of Mt. Auburn Cemetery
The Trustee Committee of Mt. Auburn Cemetery—room to spare for you and your loved ones. MA
Audio Video Environments
They'll set you up a stereo in your home so that you can test it out in real listening conditions. 8 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA .
The Fabric Showroom, Brighton Upholstery
Incredible buys for anyone in the market for fabrics by leading houses, on sale for as much as 70 percent below retail. 319 Washington St., Brighton, MA .
Edwards
The chain where you bring your own bags and boxes, among other antifrills.
Edward's Warehouse Store
Selection and price's can't be beat, even if you do have to bring your own bags. 189 Watertown St., Newton, MA .
The Mall at Chestnut Hill
One of the most elegant malls on the East coast. Rated four stars by the Society of Bankrupt Husbands. Route 9, Newton, MA .
Dave's Fresh Pasta
The overfilled sandwiches are ideal for scarfing, but for an easy elegant dinner, load up on to-die-for ravioli and house-made sauce. 81 Holland St., Somerville, MA 2144, .
Sam’s at Louis
Enjoy house-cured corned-beef hash, generously sized (and spiced) bloody marys, and glorious harbor views. 60 Northern Ave., Fort Point/Waterfront, MA 2110, samsatlouis.com.
India Quality
Chicken tikka masala and other well-prepared classics are delivered to your door, restaurant-fresh. 484 Commonwealth Ave., Fenway/Kenmore, MA 2215, indiaquality.com.
Jimy Williams, Red Sox
Management gives him a lineup of bat guano (including four second basemen); he gives us guacamole.
Patriots vice president Chuck Sullivan's attempt to become a rock promoter, leading to his financial bath on the Michael Jackson tour.
Kevin McHale
$220,000 a year, and he eats guys who make four times that for lunch.